The Large Intestine

The large intestine absorbs water from remaining indigestible food matter and compacts feces prior to defecation.

The large intestine has taeniae coli, and invaginations (the intestinal glands) as opposed to the small intestines.

The largest bacteria ecosystem in the human body is in the large intestine, where it plays a variety of important roles.

In the large intestine, a host of microorganisms known as "gut flora" help digest remaining food matter and create vitamins.

The large intestine absorbs water from the chyme and stores feces until they can be defecated.

Defecation is a combination of voluntary and involuntary processes with enough force to remove waste material from the digestive system.